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LB55 KJE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,838 mi
Last recorded67,838 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 67,838 miles

Nearside Front abs pickup ring heavily corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 64,227 miles

eml

Fail 28 Feb 2018 64,227 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/rear (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

eml

Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,218 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,702 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,498 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 54,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 54,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,190 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 48,667 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,618 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 34,659 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 27,617 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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LB55 KJE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB55 KJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB55 KJE registered?

LB55 KJE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is LB55 KJE safe to buy?

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